Amber vs Conditional
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
40%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Amber takes 4 of 5 categories.
AmberChoose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
ConditionalChoose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Amber4/5
Conditional1/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Amber
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Amber
- Sillage & projection
- Amber
- Value for money
- Conditional
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Amber
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
AmberMahoganyConditionalPeter AndreWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.90/ 5 · 72 votes
Have 47%Had 24%Want 29%
3.25/ 5 · 12 votes
Have 38%Had 17%Want 45%
Category winnerAmberRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate29%Love
50%Like
6%Ok
13%Dislike
3%Hate
72 votes
25%Love
25%Like
0%Ok
50%Dislike
0%Hate
12 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityAmber
SillageAmber
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerConditionalBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfresh spicy100%
aromatic92%
citrus84%
amber77%
white floral69%
woody61%
woody100%
amber88%
green77%
leather65%
aromatic53%
balsamic42%
Scent match40%Some overlap · both amber, woody and aromatic
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
LavenderMintPomeloBergamotLime
Heart
Orange BlossomNutmegGeraniumCardamom
Base
AmberGuaiac WoodSandalwoodMuskTeak WoodVetiver
Top
BergamotLimeMint
Heart
PapyrusResinJasmineCardamomPatchouliNutmeg
Base
AmberVetyverCashmere WoodVanille
InformationalShared notesMint, Bergamot, Lime and Nutmeg. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter74
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer50
Fall50
Winter50
Day100
Night20
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#11,475
PerfumerRoland Theil
Launched—
Reviews12
Overall rank#62,595
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews1
Category winnerAmberHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotAmber by Mahogany is an aromatic fougere that relies on clean lavender and cool mint to balance a warm, wood-heavy base. It works exceptionally well as a casual daytime scent for spring, offering a crisp profile that transitions into a subtle, dry teak and guaiac wood hum on the skin.
Reviews →Conditional by Peter Andre kicks off with a crisp burst of bergamot, lime, and crushed mint leaf. That initial citrus sharpness quickly settles into an earthy, dry heart built around papyrus, nutmeg, and green cardamom. As the scent warms on skin, resin and patchouli join the mix, giving the composition a surprisingly…
Reviews →InformationalRead bothTaste is personal
How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Amber or Conditional?
Amber takes 4 of 5 categories. Amber is rated 3.90/5 from 72 votes; Conditional is rated 3.25/5 from 12 votes. Choose Amber for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring. Choose Conditional for a woody and amber character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Amber or Conditional?
They last about the same: Amber 73/100, Conditional 72/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Amber or Conditional?
Amber projects furthest (Amber 69/100, Conditional 64/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Amber and Conditional smell similar?
Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Mint, Bergamot, Lime and Nutmeg.
Is Amber or Conditional better for summer or winter?
Conditional suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Amber and Conditional?
Amber has top notes of Lavender, Mint, Pomelo and Bergamot, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Nutmeg, Geranium and Cardamom, a base of Amber, Guaiac Wood, Sandalwood and Musk. Conditional has top notes of Bergamot, Lime and Mint, heart notes of Papyrus, Resin, Jasmine and Cardamom, a base of Amber, Vetyver, Cashmere Wood and Vanille.
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